Study in New Zealand
Safe, scenic and home to globally ranked universities with strong post-study work rights.
Reasons students choose New Zealand
Quality of life
Among the safest, most liveable countries in the world.
All top 500
Every one of the eight universities ranks in the global top 500.
Work rights
Up to three years of post-study work depending on level.
Browse universities & colleges
Select an institution to view courses, tuition, intakes and university-specific scholarships.
17 of 17 institutions
University of Auckland
University of Otago
Massey University
Victoria University of Wellington
University of Canterbury
University of Waikato
Lincoln University
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Unitec (merged with Manukau Institute of Technology)
Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Otago Polytechnic
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Universal College of Learning (UCOL)
The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Government & country-wide funding
These awards apply across New Zealand. University-specific merit scholarships are listed on each institution page.
Manaaki NZ Scholarship
Government award covering tuition and living.
NZ Excellence Awards
For high-achieving international students.
University international awards
Merit aid from each university.
Your visa checklist
Everything you'll need to prepare for a New Zealand student visa. Our counsellors help you assemble each item.
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